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DV12 YSY

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,476 mi
Last recorded154,476 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 YSY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 154,476 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 133,235 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Drum sticks ()

Fail 30 May 2022 133,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Drum sticks ()

Pass 2 Jun 2021 113,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 97,330 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 77,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 60,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 45,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front low tread edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 45,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Item stuck down. (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front low tread edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 30,526 miles

All tyre treads, cracked/split.

Rear brake disc, outer surface corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 26,302 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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DV12 YSY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,651 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV12 YSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DV12 YSY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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